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Old 12-04-2013, 05:54 PM   #1
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Free Powder Coating; What To Coat?

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Just made friends with a neighbor who has access to a powder coater and said he would help me powder coat items on my truck for the price of the powder. Needless to say, this is very generous of him and I am stoked to take him up on his offer.

He said the largest thing he could fit to pc, would be something the size of the engine cross member or smaller. So...seeing as I have never powder coated anything, or done it with a restoration of our truck,

What should I get powder coated and what should I not powder coat? Not trying to be ambiguous, I really just dont have much experience with it.

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Old 12-04-2013, 06:39 PM   #2
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Is your neighbor going to sand blast and prep the parts you bring him to PC as well? If not, just the sand blasting alone can get spendy. Plus sand blasters typically won't touch a greasy part, like an engine cross member so you will have to figure out a way to clean it your self or pay a shop to soda blast it for you. Then bring it to the sand blaster... You can see the costs run up in just that alone.

The only thing I have powder coated on my truck, is the steel OE wheels in black to match what they looked like painted from the factory. Getting wheels like these done in PC is great, because they are really resistant to heat, chips, and color fade. Plus they are easier to clean, just spray and wipe the grime off.
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Old 12-04-2013, 06:45 PM   #3
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Last fall when I freshened up my truck I had lots of stuff powder coated. Frame, trailing arms, control arms, core support (including brackets and braces), pedals, tubular motor mounts, springs, spring cups, license plate bracket, head light buckets, spare tire mount, bumper brackets, hood latch, tire irons, jack handle, etc, just about anything that was supposed to be black I had powder coated, 47 pieces in all.
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Old 12-04-2013, 06:46 PM   #4
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Is your neighbor going to sand blast and prep the parts you bring him to PC as well? If not, just the sand blasting alone can get spendy. Plus sand blasters typically won't touch a greasy part, like an engine cross member so you will have to figure out a way to clean it your self or pay a shop to soda blast it for you. Then bring it to the sand blaster... You can see the costs run up in just that alone.

The only thing I have powder coated on my truck, is the steel OE wheels in black to match what they looked like painted from the factory. Getting wheels like these done in PC is great, because they are really resistant to heat, chips, and color fade. Plus they are easier to clean, just spray and wipe the grime off.
Yeah, he has a little blasting booth in his garage. Not big enough for a cross member, but I can wire wheel that in preparation for pc. He also mentioned having access to some sort of booth that essentially uses full strength detergent and crazy hot temperatures (cant remember the name of it). Maybe I can use that in addition to prepping parts.

This is all just new to me, so I am learning as I go.

PS...I really like the look of powder coated wheels. I will most likely go with some H2s, but your idea will definitely stay in the back of my mind.
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Old 12-04-2013, 06:48 PM   #5
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Last fall when I freshened up my truck I had lots of stuff powder coated. Frame, trailing arms, control arms, core support (including brackets and braces), pedals, tubular motor mounts, springs, spring cups, license plate bracket, head light buckets, spare tire mount, bumper brackets, hood latch, tire irons, jack handle, etc, just about anything that was supposed to be black I had powder coated, 47 pieces in all.
Now we're talking. That is a good way for me to think of it, all things black and metal. I have read on here about prepping thread holes for PC. Do you simply tape off? Wouldnt that cause integrity issues with the final product not have a sealed edge at those locations?
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Old 12-04-2013, 09:04 PM   #6
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I plan to get my front inner fenders, rad. core support, hood latch, original tailgate chains, and hood spring assemblies powder coated in black next spring.

Then I'm undercoating the undersides of the inner fenders! Call me "overkill" and I'll give you a big, hearty hug!
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Old 12-04-2013, 09:42 PM   #7
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I think id do my master cylinder. paint never sticks and they rust so fast. mine looks like crap after 10 miles and 6 months.
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Old 12-04-2013, 11:09 PM   #8
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Last fall when I freshened up my truck I had lots of stuff powder coated. Frame, trailing arms, control arms, core support (including brackets and braces), pedals, tubular motor mounts, springs, spring cups, license plate bracket, head light buckets, spare tire mount, bumper brackets, hood latch, tire irons, jack handle, etc, just about anything that was supposed to be black I had powder coated, 47 pieces in all.
You forgot belt drive pulleys, battery box, radiator cover, differential housing, differential housing cover and master cylinder body.
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Old 12-04-2013, 11:23 PM   #9
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Everything that will fit in his oven! Not being sarcastic, i'm serious.
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Everything that will fit in his oven! Not being sarcastic, i'm serious.
What he said.

If he can blast it and cook it I can't think of a down side to PC any part. If he was dealing with me, he would probably rethink this after awhile. I have a guy that coats mine free, but I have to blast it and get it clean. I try to pace myself so as to not wear out my welcome.
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Re: Free Powder Coating; What To Coat?

I had the same offer a couple years ago from a buddy just getting in to powder-coating. He did my accessory pulleys and brackets which made a world of difference. If I would have had the time to disassemble more I would have done the booster, radiator hold downs, brackets for the overflow and wiper jug but just the pulleys and brackets alone in gloss black looked awesome. I'd say whatever can fit!
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Old 12-05-2013, 09:46 AM   #12
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Sounds like a great arrangement! :Jealous:
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Old 12-05-2013, 12:20 PM   #13
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I plan to get my front inner fenders, rad. core support, hood latch, original tailgate chains, and hood spring assemblies powder coated in black next spring.

Then I'm undercoating the undersides of the inner fenders! Call me "overkill" and I'll give you a big, hearty hug!
Hadnt thought about the core support or hood springs. Thanks.

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I think id do my master cylinder. paint never sticks and they rust so fast. mine looks like crap after 10 miles and 6 months.
Just the exterior surface, correct?

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What he said.

If he can blast it and cook it I can't think of a down side to PC any part. If he was dealing with me, he would probably rethink this after awhile. I have a guy that coats mine free, but I have to blast it and get it clean. I try to pace myself so as to not wear out my welcome.
bbcmud & davis, that is my plan. And yeah, the pacing myself is crucial. I also plan on asking him to teach me how he does it and show him that I am willing to spend the time and not just toss pieces at him and expect him to do it while i coast on the sofa.

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I had the same offer a couple years ago from a buddy just getting in to powder-coating. He did my accessory pulleys and brackets which made a world of difference. If I would have had the time to disassemble more I would have done the booster, radiator hold downs, brackets for the overflow and wiper jug but just the pulleys and brackets alone in gloss black looked awesome. I'd say whatever can fit!
Pulleys are another thing I hadnt thought about, thanks.
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